It was a quality performance from the first minute to the last, we were unlucky to be 1-1 at halftime, said Wenger. In the second half Everton started well, they had a strong moment in the game where they had a chance with Barkley, and then we scored the second goal.

It was important for us to win, to put us in a good mind on the psychological front, said Wenger. We can be inspired by our focus on the day, by our desire and go to Bayern with the same spirit.The statistics go against us when we go to Bayern, but let's make sure that the performa...

You can say that at the moment Man City and Chelsea are in the better position than Liverpool and Arsenal , Wenger told Keys and Gray. That puts a bit more pressure even on us at Arsenal to win every big game because when you're three points behind if you lose a big game then it's six. So ...

I felt that he had come to the point mentally and physically where he needed a breather, said Wenger. That's why I made that decision.Now, of course, he has to be back being focused and highly motivated.

A fracture is a fracture, it is not muscular or a ligament, said Wenger, 64. Once it is healed, you do not have to have any restriction in your preparation.You want to encourage him to go to the World Cup - to go to a World Cup for a player is immense, and I will do absolutely ever...

You can only be very down in a situation like that, Wenger said. Especially in the first days he's in the boot and he's gone away a few days to get a little bit away from travelling and the disappointment and think about something else.

What is different this year is that we are in a better position to win trophies. We are ready for the battle, said Wenger. The FA Cup is one of the priorities, it's very important to come back with a strong response.

We have a little doubt about Laurent Koscielny, everyone else came back [from international duty] in a good shape, said Wenger. Aaron Ramsey is one week away, he should be back for next weekend. Kim Kallstrom as well.